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Homemade Garlic Knot Rolls

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Garlic knot rolls are the entire reason that I visit certain restaurants — even when I am on low carb I cannot resist them.

garlic knots

 

Kryptonite.

But who could resist them? I like them when they are practically dripping garlic butter  (OK, not practically.. definitely) and are so soft that they almost melt when you bite into them. I love that cloudlike texture and then the rush of buttery garlicky goodness that happens.

This will probably sound stupid but it took me a long time to figure out how to knot those things so that they didn’t look like alien body parts.

So I was all cool about creating this video for you to watch. It shows you exactly how to create perfect garlic knots but then I forgot them on the counter (I have ADD, remember?) and they rose too much. They were delicious but the finished product was not gorgeous, to say the least.

I hope you enjoy the video. I did it by myself when everyone was gone. I also didn’t bother to put on shoes so I was short. That wouldn’t be a problem except as I was filming my chest kept photo-bombing the video.
Live and learn, right?

garlic knots images

Well, on a happy note — although I am not going to win Next Food Network Star anytime soon I am getting better!

These rolls are soft. If you want to have them a bit crispy and crusty then substitute water for the milk.

inside of garlic knots

 

I based these on the recipe at King Arthur Flour.

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Homemade Garlic Knot Rolls

Soft, buttery, garlic knots that have a blast of garlic flavor. The rolls are quick and easy to make - see the accompanying video for instructions on shaping the rolls.
Prep Time1 hr 45 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time2 hrs
Servings: 24 rolls

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
  • 2 1/4 cups lukewarm water

Garlic Wash

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

Garlic Wash

  • Mince the garlic and add to the melted butter.
  • Use an immersion blender blend the mixture until mostly smooth.
  • Add the herbs.
  • Do this first so that the butter has a long time to absorb the flavors.

Rolls

  • Fit the bowl of your mixer with the paddle attachment or use the bread dough hooks on a Bosch
  • Add the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, it should get foamy.
  • Add the milk, remaining water, olive oil, sugar,and salt.
  • With the mixer on low speed add the flour until the dough pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Switch to the bread hook on a Kitchenaid, set the mixer to medium and allow to knead the dough for about 5 minutes. I use a Bosch, it may be different on a KA.
  • It should be smooth and slightly sticky and will adhere to your finger when pulled up.
  • Place in a large, oiled bowl, oil the top and let rise for one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Turn the dough out and punch down.
  • Separate into 24 even balls of dough.
  • Roll a ball into a long rope and make a knot, tucking in the ends.
  • Let rise about 30 minutes, or until double.
  • Brush with butter mixture.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt crystals.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, brush again with the butter mixture.
  • Continue baking for 5-10 minutes more or until lightly golden.
  • Remove from oven and brush with the remaining butter mixture.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

These freeze well. Brush with more garlic butter before reheating.
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  8. Marye-would it be ok to use bread flour for the Garlic Knots? I’ve made them before, going strictly by the recipe, but I have an abundance of bread flour right now and was hoping to substitute it for the all-purpose flour. Thanks in advance for your help. ~Sherry

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